Transactions in virtual property
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving a selection of a virtual display window from among a plurality of virtual display windows, wherein each of the virtual display windows is allocated a specific position in a three-dimensional virtual space;
receiving a payment for a right to display content in the virtual display window for a specified time period;
receiving a network identifier associated with a network location of material content for display in the virtual display window;
associating a portion of the the selected virtual display window with the network identifier; and
during the specified time period, serving the network identifier to a three-dimensional virtual space browser as part of a data definition of the three-dimensional virtual space.
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Abstract
Transactions in virtual property, such as virtual display windows of virtual buildings in a three-dimensional virtual city, are supported by a computer system and processing methods that enable selection and leasing or sale of the virtual property according to various business models. In one approach, advertisers or content providers may bid on the right to display content in virtual display windows of a virtual city that can be navigated using a 3D browser. Successful bidders become leaseholders of virtual display windows. Prior to the expiration of a lease term, a leaseholder may renew its lease or convey lease rights to another party, potentially at a profit.
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving a selection of a virtual display window from among a plurality of virtual display windows, wherein each of the virtual display windows is allocated a specific position in a three-dimensional virtual space;
receiving a payment for a right to display content in the virtual display window for a specified time period;
receiving a network identifier associated with a network location of material content for display in the virtual display window;
associating a portion of the the selected virtual display window with the network identifier; and
during the specified time period, serving the network identifier to a three-dimensional virtual space browser as part of a data definition of the three-dimensional virtual space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A method according to claim wherein the party that has acquired the right to associated a network identifier with a specified display window, also has the right to sub-let that display window.
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